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Washing Machines Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of washing machine would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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  • Build Quality
    3.9 (13)
  • Value for Money
    3.1 (14)
  • Ease of Use
    3.6 (13)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.4 (12)
  • Noise Level
    3.0 (15)
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Adam

AdamSydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Great!

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Bought this washing machine 4 months ago. It is fantastic. I used my old housemates one for 4 years before moving and getting my own. The clothes clean well. They don’t have lint all over them and it is efficient. This model is narrower than the one I had used previously but it is taller, so has the same room. It’s quiet too.

Date PurchasedSep 2017
Ken

KenMelbourne

  • 8 reviews
  • 1 like

Decent Product

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Decent product, a bit noisy but washes perfectly with multiple functions to chose from..spin functions are useful but bigger loads require to be spinned twice .. have had it for a few years and no issues so far, and no damage to cloths till now and removes stains pretty well!!

Date PurchasedJun 2013
Bec

BecWodonga

  • 6 reviews

I love this washer

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This is a fantastic washing machine. It washes excellent and never have an lint on clothes. Spins perfect also. I love the difference wash programs and also the auto water setting so never waste water. The hand wash cycle is very gentle which i love and my old one was 18 years old and still going. But wanted to upgrade. An excellent washing machine.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
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Lisa54

Lisa54Sydney, NSW

  • 32 reviews

Reasonable job

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It's very easy to use and quiet enough if I close the laundry door. It washes well. A couple of things that I don't like is if I open it during rinse cycle it seems to stop that cycle and reset it to move onto the next. Also clothes don't come out as fragrant as some front loaders I've tried. I was sold on it as the sales person said it had less moving parts so less prone to issues, and agitator machines apparently are more durable than front laders

Date PurchasedJul 2017
LCJC

LCJCSydney

  • 6 reviews
  • 3 likes

Perfect Washer

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I just love my Fisher and Paykel top loader. The loader has a smart function where you save your wash setting so next time you just have to click a button. The machine is well priced and is great value for money. It clicks all the boxes and I highly recommend this to you anyone in the market for a large top loader.

Date PurchasedJun 2017
Mike C

Mike CSydney

  • 8 reviews
  • 1 like

Happy so far....

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This machine replaced a front loader that we paid $1700 for in 2010 based on its alleged German quality engineering. It was a great disappointment from day one and when it finally died in mid December 2017 we decided to replace it with a top loader as we had had a good experience with a top loader previously
Some brief research turned up the F/P WA8560G1 for what seemed reasonable money, so far we are not disappointed, it is intuitive, quiet, fast and does a far better job of cleaning all varieties of our washing than the Front loader ever achieved.
The only disappointment, unfortunately for us the price has since dropped a further 9.4% in the last month......

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Scott Wagemaker

Scott Wagemaker

  • 9 reviews
  • 2 likes

Best machine ever

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Top cleaner top energy efficiency best washing machine I purchased. It's great to wash and has a super fast option. It's amazing how quickly it eases Washing and the ability to know that you have a great product and it's going to not break down it's brilliant and worth buying.

Date PurchasedJan 2018
M. Clarke

M. ClarkeMelbourne

  • 9 reviews
  • 8 likes

Happy with my new washing machine.

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The first washing machine which was delivered was faulty and flooded my laundry the first time I turned it on. The service man who came wanted to test it I told him no as I did not want my laundry flooded again. I told him he could take it away and test it. He left without the machine and reported I would not let him test it. Luckily The company I bought it through was understanding and replaced it. Very happy with this one, it washes very well and spins the clothes almost dry, I also like how it decides the water level automatically. Good washing machine however not impressed with Fisher & Paykel service department hopefully I won't need to deal with them again, kind of makes me think twice about buying anything else by this brand.

Date PurchasedMar 2017
DeanIHH

DeanIHH

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Great family washing machine

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Great compact unit. It fits much more nicely into our small laundry area - so would also be great for small units or flats.
Good for families. Really intuitive options but also great options that my wife uses for other special items.
A really great feature is the delay start, allowing you to load so it starts just before you arrive home - may help the shift worker out.
Also doesn't have annoying reminder beep every 5min after it's finished - just one loud set of beeps and that's it.
Really clear set up instructions for installation and levelling - they even provide a small spirit level.
Short cycle times due to high spin speed.

Date PurchasedSep 2017
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jji

jjiSydney, NSW

  • 8 reviews

Fisher & paykel Aquasmart washer

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Washes so clean,isn't noisy,doesn't wear our clothes out luv the digital display screen which is very easy to follow. It tells you when to do a bowl wash (every 100 washes). Lifestyle menu is great too for washing sports clothes even shoes ! Great product which I will definitely buy another when the time comes to replace this.

Date PurchasedMar 2010
Wolf 1515

Wolf 1515Launceston, TAS

  • 12 reviews
  • 6 likes

I love this machine

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My last Fisher & paykel lasted me 20 years and is still going gave it to a friend so I could upgrade to a bigger one. This one does not disappoint, it is quiet, it cleans fantastically, it is super easy to use. The washer is top quality and affordable. I actually cant pick one fault in it

Date PurchasedAug 2017

An absolute nightmare from day 1

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I have used F and P for the last 30 years or so and loved them.

Cannot say the same about this one. Faulty from day 1. An absolute nightmare. Says it is Full all the time even after following the manual guidelines on how to load and maximum items etc.

Iam changing to Westinghouse.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
Phi Thi Thai Chau

Phi Thi Thai Chauadelaide

  • 5 reviews

Water use is great saving

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This washing machine maintains a good water rate and its very quiet. Alot of space to put clothes in and as its a big washing machine. The washing machine is very heavy and needs to be looked after carefully. Although it is pricey however it is worth it. Comes with warranty and fisher and paykel has never made me disappointed before.

Date PurchasedAug 2017

My washer smells. Technician said not to use softener. I never have. Suggested I use 1ltr vinegar

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My washer smells. Technician said not to use a softener. I never use a softener. He suggested that I use less washing powder in future. He suggested that I use 1ltr of vinegar and run the washer on 'empty' on hot water, heavy and high water level. I did all of this and it lasted for that wash - no smell. I then did a hand wash and put it through 'spin' only. SMELL again. What's going on. I cannot go on using a hot wash & vinegar every wash.

Date PurchasedOct 2016

Not good.

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I'm surprised that people had good reviews. Maybe I'm the unlucky one. We had it 3 weeks and had to go through warranty, ended up needing so much replaced that we complained and got a new one, now after 2 days and maybe 6 loads of laundry, were getting lid lock issues. I'm so disappointed, F&P use to be amazing but now it's just a joke, their claims policy is a joke, they clearly don't care about the consumer.

Date PurchasedJul 2017
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Staffy lover

Staffy loverSTUARTS POINT NSW

  • 5 reviews
  • 8 likes

Wonderful Machine- very Happy

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Date PurchasedJun 2017
Carolyn

CarolynSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews

My Best Ever Washer.

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Absolutely love this washer. It is very quiet, fast and washes and rinses well. Choices for choosing wash cycles are great. My favorite features are auto water level and controlled cold water temperature. I am in my 70's so I have had a number of washers in that time and this is the best I have had and just happened to follow my worst !

Date PurchasedMay 2017
Hexing Tiger

Hexing TigerPerth

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Decent washer for the price

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Date PurchasedApr 2017
ratbag56

ratbag56albanvale

  • 2 reviews

Great machine! No regrets

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Before buying this machine, I had a hoover for 32 years! Due to reputation of Fisher & Pykel, was my main reason for buying the machine. I wash for two people. Fantastic machine, can't tell that machine is operating, washing comes very clean. Definitely recommend, my daughter-in-law bought one also.

Date PurchasedJul 2015
NeilHS

NeilHSAU

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Excellent Product - does the job

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Date PurchasedFeb 2017
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Questions & Answers

Rose S

Rose Sasked

WashSmart WA8560G1 (8.5kg)

Washer 4 years old smart wash keeps going off balance any reasons obviously the clothes are bundled up but never used to do this does it routinely neighbour has same washer same age and hers has started doing same thing????

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Philip S.
Philip S.

Our F&P washing machine (WA8560G1) is now doing the same thing - now stops due to "out of balance" numerous times each load - I suspect the suspension rods may need replacing. Machine is not that old (out of warranty) and I would have thought the suspension rods should have lasted a little longer. With time off due to the current health crisis, I have some time to investigate and replace if necessary - replacement seems straight forward once new suspension rods are purchased.

Rose S
Rose S

It is problem apparently well known for it my neighbour got a technician and think he replaced 2 having same problem

Jim J

Jim Jasked

WashSmart WA8560G1 (8.5kg)

Which Powder is used in Fisher and Paykel WA8560G1 ?

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shazmoz8031

shazmoz8031asked

WashSmart WA8560G1 (8.5kg)

Have had this machine for 2 years and suddenly it won't spin?

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